Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that a major disaster declaration was approved for counties in West Virginia following the flooding in February. According to a press release, Governor Morrisey announced on Wednesday,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.

The southern portions of West Virginia continue to recover after intense flooding, particularly Mingo and McDowell counties. Earlier this week, Governor Patrick

FEMA has shared how to apply for assistance in the West Virginia areas where President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration. According to a FEMA release, those who sustained losses from the severe weather on Feb.

The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.

President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,

During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.